As labor unions continue to target banks and credit unions – employers that, as mentioned in our previous blog, unions historically avoided – employers in the financial industry must be aware of labor law developments. It is critical that employers know and understand the rules of engagement in traditional labor law — particularly as the law develops under the current administration. What now will trigger an unfair labor practice charge or the ire of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is much different than a few years ago. Additionally, the rules and procedures surrounding a union organizing drive is changing dramatically and evolving into a very pro-union process.
